Smarter Car Renting

Here are car rental tips from the road trip-seasoned editors of RoadsideAmerica.com:

•  Damaged: Always carefully eyeball your vehicle before leaving the rental agency, whether you're in Cerritos or East Podunkville. The last renter may have pulled in after a meteor shower! Prior scratches, dents, and other vehicle damage can cause extra headaches and costs if not noted before you leave the rental car lot. If you see any damage on the car's exterior and interior before you leave, make sure it's noted on the rental car papers, and point it out to an agency employee. This will resolve any questions that could arise when you return. And avoid meteor showers.

•  Car Types: When selecting a car type, remember it's not just about how cool you'll appear. The car selection page details show an average of how many people and how many pieces of luggage can comfortably fit in each car type. Pay attention to the specifics to be certain they meet your needs before booking.

•  Many States, One Car: If renting a car for a longer road trip, check with the car rental companies in Cerritos, California to see if they have policies about crossing state lines that affect the final rate you pay. May be no effect, but don't assume you can crisscross the globe with unlimited mileage impunity. There may be a GPS tracker in the car!

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Cerritos CA Area Attractions

• College Hospital
• La Palma Intercommunity Hospital (2.27 miles)
• Big Doughnut in Bagel Disguise (3.42 miles)
• Coast Plaza Doctors Hospital (3.53 miles)
• Bellflower Medical Center (3.64 miles)
• Biola University (3.86 miles)
• Movieland Wax Museum (4.13 miles)
• Metropolitan State Hospital (4.19 miles)
• Knotts Berry Farm (4.25 miles)
• Kaiser Foundation Hospital - Bellflower (4.53 miles)
• Lakewood Regional Medical Center (4.68 miles)
• Anaheim General Hospital (4.92 miles)
• West Anaheim Medical Center (5.10 miles)
• Suburban Medical Center (5.46 miles)
• White House Doll Museum (5.53 miles)
• Adventure City (5.66 miles)
• Downey Regional Medical Center (5.92 miles)
• DeVry University - Long Beach (6.07 miles)

Cerritos rental guide